We make our admission process as straightforward and personalized as possible. If you have any questions or need guidance, our counselors and advisers in the School of Education are available to assist you at every stage of your application process.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. All applications for the Summer start are due by June 18 of the same year.
Admission to the Graduate MAT program is based on a holistic review by MAT program faculty of the following admission requirements:
A minimum 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA (from all colleges and universities attended) for 45 credits of course work with a subject area major or appropriate interdisciplinary major.
A transcript review that indicates a “B” or better performance in courses related to mathematics as well as English/language arts. (Students whose transcripts do not meet this criteria will be required to provide proof of basic math/reading competencies as determined by the MAT program director.)
Evidence of one of the following basic skills assessments:
Praxis Core Mathematics, Reading, and Writing Tests, SAT, ACT
A letter of intent describing your interest in pursuing the program and the profession.
Two written recommendations from individuals who have recent knowledge (within the last two years) of the applicant's suitability as a prospective educator, including one from a college instructor.
A formal interview during which the applicant is expected to demonstrate: an ability to communicate clearly; a demeanor appropriate to the teaching profession; and a maturity and attitude necessary to meet the demands of the MAT program.
Effective July 1, 2010, Connecticut law requires all teacher candidates to undergo a criminal background check prior to being placed in a public school setting for field study, internship and student teaching. Because a clinical experience is an integral part of each semester, failure to abide by this law will make an applicant ineligible for admission to the program. The School of Education has procedures in place to assist candidates in obtaining the background check. The cost of the background check is the responsibility of the teacher candidate.
$45 application fee
Applications are reviewed once all of the required materials have been received. It is your responsibility to ensure that missing documents are received prior to the stated admissions deadline.
Quinnipiac University’s School of Education has been awarded a $751,755 Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Grant to support the development of highly qualified Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) educators and help address the national shortage of STEM teachers.
The grant will provide scholarships for 18 Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) candidates with STEM majors to participate in an immersive residency program during their graduate year. This includes both secondary education candidates in biology, chemistry or mathematics, as well as elementary education candidates, who have an appropriate STEM major.
Grant funding and participation in the program will:
Cover 90 percent of program tuition
Offer extensive hands-on classroom experience, followed by three years of support and mentorship.
Organize a full-year co-teaching residency alongside an experienced mentor teacher in a local school district
Provide professional development activitiesm including workshops led by STEM experts, participation in STEM events for K-12 audiences and attendance at national STEM education conferences
The first cohort is set to begin in Summer 2026. For inquiries about applying for this unique opportunity to become a highly qualified STEM teacher, or for those considering the teaching profession more generally, you are encouraged to reach out to Quinnipiac’s Graduate Admissions Office.
Contact Graduate Admissions before coming to our campuses in North Haven or Hamden for information on what to see and do, details about directions and parking, and to set up an opportunity to speak with one of our admissions representatives.
Quinnipiac University supports equality of educational and employment opportunity. No person shall be denied admission to any educational program or activity or be denied employment on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnic or national origin.
Our graduate admissions representatives are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.
